Trustee - Martin Van Beek Superintendent Paul Carew Principal Trish Hammond Vice-Principal Kim Taylor Reed

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1 Terry fox Trail Blazers Trustee - Martin Van Beek Superintendent Paul Carew Principal Trish Hammond Vice-Principal Kim Taylor Reed TERRY FOX PUBLIC SCHOOL 161 Sawmill Valley Drive, Newmarket, ON, L3X 2T1 Website: Phone Number: terry.fox.ps@yrdsb.ca Fax Number: March Character Trait: Honesty March March 25 March 28 March 30 Upcoming Events March Break NO SCHOOL Good Friday NO SCHOOL Easter Monday NO SCHOOL Talent Show (gr. 2-8) 6:30 p.m. Save the dates: May 25 June 8 June 28 Grade 3 & 6 EQAO administration Grade 8 Graduation Next School Council Meeting: Wed. April 13 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Library Kindergarten Registration continues! Is there someone in your neighbourhood with first-time Kindergarten age children? If so, please let them know that registration has now begun. If you know of someone moving into your neighbourhood with school-aged children, we would like to know as well. Thank you for your assistance in preparing for the next school year. ONLINE PAYMENTS COMING SOON! Our school will soon be accepting online payments through School Cash Online. The option for paying for school-related expenses such as hot lunches, field trips and fundraisers will be available online shortly. Information letters regarding how to register will be coming home this week. Moving? Are you moving before next September? If so, please let us know as soon as possible. We are currently projecting our student enrolment for September These numbers help us plan for sufficient staff and support personnel. It is important that we know as soon as possible if you are planning to leave the Terry Fox P. S. community before September. Please call our office with any information:

2 Please join us in congratulating our students on their many achievements! Character Awards (Primary Students) Mrs. Darling Optimism- Maria P, Matthew F, Denis L Empathy- Nicholas K, Hannah W, Thesvin T Initiative- Ryan M, Derek Z Mrs. Zealand Optimism- Meena O, Owen B Empathy- Madison G, Derek A Initiative- Emily S, Kate A, Sage C, Saniya C Mrs. Taylor Optimism- Yegor I, Nikita L Empathy- William A-S, Chanelle B-T, Parker H Initiative- Reina S, Chaice A Mrs. Thurston Mrs. Ferguson Mrs. To Optimism - Kai K and Yejoon K Empathy- Emily F and Elise W Initiative- Billy B and Jasmine S Mrs. Geertse Optimism- Martin C-W, Benjamin T Empathy- Hayley D, Ava J Initiative- Shayla G, Anna M Optimism- Joel M, Chayse C, Maddy L Empathy- Kiara S Initiative- Dayne C, Riley I Mrs. Blacklaws Optimism- Andy, Ben, Oliver Initiative- Tony, Trinity, Iris Optimism- Jacob K, Eun J Empathy- Xavier A, Emily C Initiative- Lauren H, Vita K, Galit I

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5 Student Illness Student absences have increased recently within several schools in York Region, related to illnesses with respiratory and enteric symptoms. To protect staff, students and families from getting ill, remember to: Stay at home when you are sick, and keep your child home if they are sick Keep healthy by eating healthy foods, being physically active and ensuring your immunizations are up-to-date, including the seasonal flu shot Avoid close contact with people who are sick Wash your hands often with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available Cough and sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue, not your hand, and throw away used tissues immediately Avoid touching your face Clean and disinfect common surfaces Symptoms of respiratory and/or enteric illness can include: Headache Chills Fever (over 38 degrees Celsius or 100 degrees Fahrenheit) Muscle aches and fatigue Runny nose If your child is ill, it is important to Sneezing keep them home to avoid spreading the Sore throat illness. Watery eyes Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Please be reminded that we cannot supervise ill students in the office during recess times. If you or your child are sick and do not improve, contact your health care provider. Many viruses are commonly active at this time of year, for example norovirus and influenza (flu). Both viruses are very contagious and can be spread by contact with contaminated surfaces, such as door knobs or eating utensils. For more information, read the norovirus and flu fact sheets online at the following links: Norovirus fact sheet Flu fact sheet

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